Lord Save us All

As you reveal your word
It gives understanding;
A light to my simple mind.
Polishing my dull thoughts,
Until your loving way shines.

Your statutes are great;
They bring great blessings.
All your promises revealed,
Not one gift from me concealed.

With all my strength I call,
Help me to follow your law;
For it is trustworthy and true.
It is of great benefit I know,
For your love is in all you do.

My mouth opens in hunger,
Longing for your commands.
Smile down on your servant,
Let not your decrees be silent.

Turn to me with your mercy,
There is a river of bitter tears
Flowing from opened my eyes.
I look around in shock and dismay
As your laws the world does not obey.

They cry out in pain and anguish,
Yet reject the Healer’s hand.
Not only with their lips do they curse,
But with their heart and make it worse.

Lord please hear your servants call
Hold me tight so I will not fall.
If what I see unfolding around me,
Is but a glimpse of things to be.
Lord save us all!

Carl A. Gooch ~ 26 February 2013